Connecting External Options; I/O Connector Locations - IBM xSeries 200 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Some options have device drivers that you need to install. Refer to the
documentation that comes with your option for information about installing any
required device drivers.
If the server has a ServeRAID adapter installed and you have installed or removed
a hard disk drive, refer to the documentation that comes with your ServeRAID
adapter for information about reconfiguring your disk arrays.

Connecting external options

If you install a SCSI adapter in the server, you can attach a SCSI storage expansion
enclosure.
To attach an external device:
1. Read "Before you begin" on page 40 and the documentation that comes with
2. Be sure the server and all peripheral devices are turned off.
3. Follow the instructions that come with the option to prepare it for installation

I/O connector locations

The following illustration shows the input/output connectors (ports) and the
expansion slots on the rear of the server. For pin assignments and other details
about these connectors, see "Input/output connectors" on page 65.
If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, match the
color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue
cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red panel connector,
and so on.
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your options.
and to connect it to the server.
Note: If you are attaching a SCSI device, see "Ultra160 SCSI connector (some
models)" on page 74 for SCSI ID and cabling information.